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ch'kariya

ch'kariya is a word in Vulcan meaning ‘mammal -burrowing’.

Meaning

mammal -burrowing

Pronunciation
t͡ʃʔkɐɾijɐ
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Pronunciation

Sound out ch'kariya letter by letter:

  • cht͡ʃch as in 'chew'
  • 'ʔglottal stop, the catch in 'uh-oh'
  • kkk as in 'skate' (no puff of air)
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)
  • rɾlightly tapped r, as in Spanish 'pero'
  • iiee as in 'see'
  • yjy as in 'yes'
  • aɐa as in 'cup' (open, central)

Usage notes

a burrowing mammal that relies on the roots of plants for water and nourishment; long and slender; sparse hair; very small (Surak's Soul)